Monterey
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Located directly on the Monterey Bay, the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on the Central Coast of California, inspires conservation of the Oceans and has many special events which bring exciting exhibits, new animals and family activities. Be sure to visit the nation’s finest aquarium and No. 3 top-rated family attraction in the United States!
Distance: The Aquarium is 15 minutes from the hotel.
Old Fisherman’s Wharf
A visit to the Monterey Peninsula isn’t complete without visiting the fun and lively atmosphere of the Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Home to many fine restaurants, art galleries, gift shops, tackle and bait shops, fishing, whale watching harbor cruises and party boat concessions.
Distance: Old Fisherman’s Wharf is 15 minutes from the hotel
John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row
Take time out to enjoy all the unique specialty shops, restaurants and family-friendly entertainment. Kayak or paddle your way out into the “wilds” of Monterey Bay while you are there! The area around Cannery Row is also a marine sanctuary and is home to many California Sea Lions. Lots to see and do!
Distance: John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row is 15 minutes from the hotel
Laguna Seca
The Monterey Peninsula is also the home of Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca and the Laguna Seca Recreation Area. A variety of racing, exhibition and entertainment events are held at Laguna Seca to include the U.S. Sports Car Invitational, Monterey Sports Car Championships, Monterey Historics for classic racecars, and the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix featuring both the MotoGP World Championship and the U.S. AMA Superbike Series.
Distance: Laguna Seca is 15 minutes from the hotel.
Other
Old Monterey Market Place
Tuesdays, Year-round
Fresh produce, food stalls, Baker’s
Alley, plus arts, crafts, collectibles.
Alvarado Street, Monterey
(831) 655-8070
Vendors call (831) 655-2607
info@oldmonterey.org
4:00 to 8:00 p.m., April to October.
4:00 to 7:00 p.m., October to March.
Historic Garden League Tours – Year-round
Monterey, (831) 649-3364 Thursdays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. Call to make reservations or to receive more information. Visit several gardens associated with Old Monterey adobes and other historic buildings. Meet at Casa del Ora Garden.
A minimum donation of $5.00 per person goes toward upkeep of the gardens.
